hey june pattern tour: edelweiss tunic

The awesome Adrianna of Crafterhours fame recently invited me to try out her newest pattern - the Edelweiss Dress. This is the second dress I've made using one of her patterns and it was a pleasure to sew thanks to the clear instructions and diagrams. I ended up making a tunic version and it came together really quickly. I love how it turned out! The ruffle-y straps are so pretty and I adore the back of the dress. I probably should have made a size smaller bodice (my fault for not checking measurements) but it's still wearable and will likely last the kiddo a while. I think this pattern is so very versatile - just head over to the Hey June Pattern Tour to see all the possibilities for yourself.

A few things that are awesome about the Edelweiss pattern: a printing guide is included so you can print only the pattern pieces you need so you can save paper - always a plus! Tips on customizing the fit are also included and with a wide size range offered in the pattern (18 mths - 10 years) you'll be able to make your girls dresses for years.

The fabrics...isn't that always the tough part? It takes me ages to pick fabrics for projects. This one was no different. I knew I wanted to use chambray for the skirt and eventually settled on this pretty print from Pat Bravo for the bodice. Instead of using buttons on the bodice closure, I used jumbo metal snaps in matte black.

thanks! not sure i'll do a post on the snaps because i'm still having a tough time with them :( i bought a pair of those snap pliers but they seem to not want to work anymore. i've been using a tutorial over on michelle pattern's blog:

Just beautiful! I love seeing it as a tunic - would be cute with capris too as the weather cools down. Love your pairing of chambray with the floral print, and the snaps are another great idea! Well done!

Thanks again Vanessa!! I know I'm probably killing a dead horse here, but I seriously love your photography. It's just so clean and captivating. Someday I'll live in a house with windows and have an outside that isn't intense sunshine 365 days/year....someday...

I came back after looking at your version again to say I think it looks store bought. Which to me is a huge compliment! In my mind you NEVER want something to look homemade because looking homemade makes you think tacky/sloppy/cheap/badly made. I love this version and think your sewing is impeccable (that makes it store bought looking!):)